Manager, Human Resources Business Partnerships

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas.. The Manager, Human Resources Business Partnerships plays a strategic role in aligning HR practices with business objectives, leads the national HR Business Partnership team of staff (3 direct reports), and provides day to day HR support to drive organizational success. The Human Resources Business Partnerships team supports performance management, talent retention, compensation alignment, and workforce planning, as well as employee relations and investigations. Reporting to the Senior HR Director, this role works closely with HR Centers of Excellence and Talent Acquisition to implement HR initiatives and drive organizational effectiveness. The Manager, Human Resources Business Partnerships operates with a high degree of autonomy, implements solutions to complex issues, and leads strategic HR initiatives.  We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

What you will do:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Partner with business leaders to understand strategic goals and translate them into effective HR strategies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to business leaders in support of their division’s people initiatives and business outcomes.
• Daily leadership of the HR Business Partner team, including coaching and mentoring for performance and development.  
• Serve as dedicated HR Business Partner to Partner Services teams, aligning talent strategies to business goals. 
• Lead employee relations and conduct investigations, providing guidance and support to both staff and management.
• Implement performance management, compensation, and talent planning initiatives, in collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence.
• Support recruitment and onboarding in partnership with talent acquisition. 
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment laws. 
• Analyze HR metrics to guide decision-making and identify improvement areas. 
• Stay informed on HR trends and best practices. 
• Support change management and organizational development efforts. 
• Lead HR initiatives to enhance business operations, with a focus on safety and employment practices. 

People Leadership:

• Executes specific goals & operational plans for assigned teams against Group plans.
• Plans for upcoming work, allocates budgets, & schedules needed resources. 
• Maintains adherence to quality standards and administrative policies (e.g., time sheets, expense reports).
• Leads people through coaching and development, effective performance management, and hiring and workforce planning.

What you will bring:

Required Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience:  

• 8+ years of broad HR experience, with demonstrated people leadership and strategic impact, preferably in the AEC industry. 

Licenses/Certifications:  

• PHR, SHRM-CP, or HRIP certification preferred. 

Software:  

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,